2026 British Open at Royal Birkdale set for July 16-19
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The 154th Open Championship will take place at Royal Birkdale from July 16 to July 19, 2026. Following Wyndham Clark's U.S. Open victory, focus shifts to the major event in Southport, England. Players will begin arriving on July 12 for practice rounds, leading into a final qualifying event. Scottie Scheffler, the reigning Champion Golfer of the Year, will look to defend his title after his victory at last year's Open Championship.
- •154th Open Championship scheduled for July 16-19, 2026.
- •Players arrive from July 12 for practice rounds.
- •Final Qualifying event will determine last spots for the tournament.
- •Wyndham Clark aims for success after winning the U.S. Open.
- •Scottie Scheffler is the defending champion from the previous year.
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 British Open dates, location: What to know about season's final major
"After Wyndham Clark's U.S. Open win, golf fans look to Royal Birkdale for the 154th Open Championship this July.
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